Garfield County Soil Data
Garfield County, Utah
Avg pH
N/A
Texture
Unknown
Drainage
N/A
Organic Matter
N/A
Hydrologic Group
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Data Story
About Soil in Garfield County, Utah
A landscape awaiting detailed soil mapping
Garfield's specific soil taxonomic order and pH levels remain unrecorded in the latest surveys. Local conditions likely track with the Utah state average pH of 7.71, which is significantly more alkaline than the national median of 6.5. This high pH level requires careful management for acid-loving plants.
Defining texture through local field tests
With specific sand, silt, and clay percentages currently unavailable, the county's workability remains a puzzle for regional data. Most high-desert soils in this region vary between sandy loams and rocky textures. Gardeners should perform a simple jar test to determine their local drainage potential.
Aiming for Utah's high organic benchmarks
While local organic matter data is missing, the state average of 7.59% far exceeds the national average of 2.0%. Aiming for the state's available water capacity benchmark of 0.138 in/in helps sustain plant life during dry spells. Adding compost helps your soil reach these ambitious regional standards.
Navigating unclassified drainage and runoff
The county lacks a dominant drainage class or hydrologic group classification in current databases. Homeowners must monitor site-specific runoff patterns before beginning any major construction or gardening projects. Observing how water moves across your land during a storm reveals the true drainage behavior.
Hardy gardening in Zone 6a
Garfield County is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, where winter lows test plant resilience. Cold-hardy crops like garlic, kale, and currants thrive in this high-altitude climate. Start your garden this spring with seeds acclimated to the Great Basin environment.
Soil Composition
Composition data not available for this county.
Soil pH
pH data not available for this county.
Soil Series
Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.
Hydrologic Group
Hydrologic group data not available.
Drainage Class
Drainage class data not available.
Soil Profile
Dominant texture: Unknown
Typical soil profile. Actual depths vary by location.
USDA Soil Orders
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of soil does Garfield County have?
Garfield County's soil is classified as Unknown. This indicates the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay — sand percentage unavailable, silt percentage unavailable, and clay percentage unavailable. Sandy soils drain quickly but may need more frequent irrigation and fertilization.
Is Garfield County's soil acidic or alkaline?
pH data is not available for Garfield County.
What is the drainage class for Garfield County?
Drainage class data is not currently available for Garfield County.
What crops or plants grow well in Garfield County's soil?
Based on Garfield County's Unknown texture, soil pH, and drainage class, the soil is well suited for a variety of crops depending on local conditions.
What USDA soil order is found in Garfield County?
The dominant USDA soil order for Garfield County is not currently available in our dataset.
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Soil data sourced from USDA SSURGO via Soil Data Access. Data is informational only and should not be used as a substitute for on-site soil testing. Contact your local NRCS office for site-specific soil information.